Houston Police Department
Suspects Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 6231 Westward

June 28, 2013 - Charges have been filed against two suspects arrested in the fatal shooting of a man about 12:45 p.m. last Friday (June 21).

The suspects, Darcy Roshone Brown (b/m, DOB: 6-29-91) and Alexander Rodriguez (H/m, DOB: 12-18-89), are charged with murder in the 209th State District Court. Photos of both suspects are attached to this news release.

Suspect Darcy Brown Suspect Alexander Rodriguez

The victim, 30, suffered a gunshot wound and died at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant R. Blain and Senior Police Officer M. Condon reported:

The victim and Brown got into an argument in the courtyard of the Westward Place Apartments at the above address. At some point, Brown shot the victim and then fled the scene.

A preliminary investigation developed information on Brown's identity and whereabouts and he was taken into custody on Saturday (June 22) without incident. Further investigation identified Rodriguez as a second suspect in this case. He was arrested today (June 28) without incident.

VHS/KJS 6-28-13
Inc. #076957013

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